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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.47, 606.51 and 299.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.47, 606.51 and 299.93 is: 413.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.47 : 606.51 = 299.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.47/606.51 = 299.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.47x = 606.51 × 299.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.47x = 181,907.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,907.51/439.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.92

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